About Me
My name is Douglas Weaver. I will be graduating from Columbia College in 2011 with my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Painting. In my time at Columbia College I have been the vice president and off-campus representative for Student Government, founder of Columbia College Campus Crusades, the manager of the Larson Gallery on campus, and the president of Art Club. After graduation, I plan to get my Master’s of Fine Arts degree and eventually teach art at the college level.
I have always been interested in the creative field and have pursued most forms of art, though painting is my specialty. I am not only experienced in conventional studio painting, but have done everything from theatre backdrops to tiny dollhouse canvases. I am skilled in drawing with graphite, charcoal, and pastels. I also enjoy printmaking with linocuts and woodcuts, though my favorite styles are etching and aquatint. I have some experience with sculpture and will be working with jewelry throughout my final year.
I also love literature and music. I believe that reading and learning outside of the classroom are very important parts of being an artist. Whether it is The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh or Jane Eyre, there is always something to enrich the mind. Throughout history, one can rarely find an accomplished artist who is not also an avid reader. I have played the piano since I was very young, and I have always been active in vocal music and theatre.
I have an immense passion for art, whether it be on canvas, through music, or in writing, and I hope to be able to share my talents with others throughout my life.
Resume
Education
Columbia College — Fall 2011
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Painting, Printmaking
GPA: 3.7
Areas of Emphasis
- Painting
- Drawing
- Etching/Aquatint
Studio Art Courses Completed
- Painting I-IV
- Drawing I-IV
- Printmaking I-II
- Ceramics I
- 2-Dimensional Design
- 3-Dimensional Design
Additional Art Courses Completed
- 17th and 18th Century Art History
- 20th Century Art History
- Art and Ideas I-II
- Special Problems: Sidney Larson Gallery manager
- Classroom Observation: Fairview Road Elementary art
Expected Course Completion
- Painting IV
- Printmaking III-IV
- Jewelry I-II
- Special Problems: painting
- Special Problems: wood carving
- American Art History
Experience
- Gallery design: organizing, hanging, and labeling artwork for display
- Packing/Unpacking and shipping artwork
- Judging juried art exhibit
- Teaching
College Awards
Dean’s List: 2008, 2009, 2010
2010
- Vivian Sloan Fiske: Presented to outstanding junior art majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- The Sidney Larson Student Art Award: Presented to the best student artists of the year who are returning junior or senior art majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art classes.
2009
- David O'Hagan Music Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding music student who has completed a minimum of 9 hours in music courses at Columbia College and has an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Louis P. Blosser: Presented to upper-class art students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Eloise Green Bates Scholarship in the Arts: Presented to a deserving full-time returning Day student with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and a declared major in art.
2008
- James C. Miller Award: Presented to a returning student who has demonstrated strong academic abilities and outstanding leadership during the first year of college.
- Mary H. Robinson Art Scholarship: Presented to deserving art students.
- Lucinda Van Meter Haynie Memorial Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding painting student.
Contact Doug:
(503) 369-0363
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